Senior Global Design Manager - Otrivin, Flonase & Theraflu

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Global Design Manager - Otrivin, Flonase & Theraflu

Company: Haleon

Location: Nyon Main Site, Switzerland

Job Type: FULL_TIME

Category: Brand Management / Design Operations

Date Posted: 2026-06-24

Experience Level: 5-10 Years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Lead comprehensive design strategy and execution across Shopper, Digital, Product, Packaging, Expert, and Innovation touchpoints for key brands like Otrivin, Flonase, and Theraflu, directly impacting brand equity and consumer trust.

• Serve as the primary Design partner to the Global Brand Lead, integrating design principles into strategic marketing initiatives and operational execution to drive brand objectives and business growth.

• Manage and cultivate relationships with external Design agencies, acting as the key external face of Haleon to ensure alignment with global brand strategies and adherence to best practices.

• Develop and enforce global design guardrails and brand asset management, ensuring consistent, high-quality execution of brand identity across all localized content and consumer touchpoints.

• Drive design innovation by applying Design Thinking methodologies throughout the innovation process, collaborating closely with R&D and Quality, Supply Chain (QSC) teams on packaging and product development.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a critical strategic and operational design leader within the Global Brand Team, requiring a blend of creative vision, strategic execution, and cross-functional management. The emphasis on "Design Operations" implies a need for structured processes, asset management, and agency oversight to ensure consistent brand delivery across a global portfolio.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Spearhead the application of design principles to all facets of brand marketing, including Visual Positioning, Holistic Brand Language (HBL), Master Designs, and Design Guidelines, to codify and protect brand equity.

• Define global design guardrails and manage approved brand assets, providing clear direction for local market adaptations to maintain brand consistency and quality.

• Lead design development within the innovation pipeline, leveraging Design Thinking to create impactful new products and packaging solutions in collaboration with QSC and R&D.

• Manage end-to-end design projects, from signing off on design briefs to overseeing project execution with internal stakeholders and external Design agencies.

• Foster cohesion and enhance consumer trust across the Otrivin, Flonase, and Theraflu portfolio by driving a unified visual identity and strong brand equities for the category.

• Act as the primary liaison with external Design agencies, ensuring their work aligns with Haleon's strategic objectives and brand standards.

• Collaborate effectively with internal marketing, R&D, and QSC teams to translate business needs into compelling design solutions.

• Monitor industry trends and consumer insights to inform design strategy and identify opportunities for brand enhancement and innovation.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a dual focus on strategic brand guardianship (Visual Positioning, HBL, Brand Equity) and tactical project management (agency management, asset approval, innovation process). The emphasis on "codifying and protecting brand equity" and "defining brand design guardrails" points to significant operational responsibilities in maintaining brand integrity.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education: While no specific degree is listed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, Marketing, Business, or a related field is typically expected for a Senior Manager role of this scope.

Experience: 5-10 years of progressive experience in design management, brand marketing, or a related field, with a significant portion within the FMCG or Healthcare industries.

Required Skills:

• Strong Commercial Acumen developed through experience in multifunctional teams.

• Proven Management Experience within FMCG/Healthcare environments or a Design-focused business.

• Deep Design Expertise encompassing Branding, the Innovation Process, and Design Thinking applications in business.

• Demonstrated track record of leading Design Development within innovation processes, applying Design Thinking methodologies.

• Proven ability to effectively cooperate with internal and external stakeholders at various levels, including